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TII Appointments

TII · Mar 17

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has appointed Dr. Leandro Aolita as Acting Chief Researcher of the Quantum Research Center (QRC) and Dr. Frederico Brito as Acting Director of the Quantum Computing Hardware Laboratories. Dr. José Ignacio Latorre will remain an external advisor for QRC while Dr. Brito maintains his professorship at the University of Sao Paulo. These appointments come as the UN declares 2025 the Year of Quantum Technology and Science. Why it matters: The leadership changes at TII's quantum research center signal continued investment in quantum technologies within the UAE and the broader region.

Hadjichristidis receives national appointment

KAUST · Feb 7

KAUST Professor Nikolaos Hadjichristidis has been appointed as the chair of the National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece. Hadjichristidis is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science at KAUST. The National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece is a governmental advisory body. Why it matters: This appointment highlights KAUST's role in fostering international scientific leadership and collaboration.

Technology Innovation Institute Makes New Leadership Appointments Across Research Centers

TII · Mar 17

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced new leadership appointments across multiple research centers. Dr. Elias Tsoutsanis is the Acting Chief Researcher at the Propulsion and Space Research Center (PSRC), and Prof. Enrico Natalizio is the Chief Researcher of the Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC). Other appointments include Dr. Felix Vega as Acting Chief Researcher of the Directed Energy Research Center (DERC), Dr. Victor Mateu as Acting Chief Researcher of the Cryptography Research Center (CRC), and Prof. Vincenzo Giannini as Chief Researcher of the Advanced Materials Research Center. Why it matters: These appointments signal TII's commitment to strengthening its research capabilities and driving technological innovation in key areas, potentially leading to significant advancements in various fields within the UAE and beyond.